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Nice score on the Brat. I just picked up a '92 Leg that looks just like yours, I'll try to throw some pics up.

That simple? cool. Is that your BOV/BPV plumbed into the intake hose thing? thanks

Good info Brad... My experience when I swaped my -6 over from air. (REAR) I checked al kinds of GL and XT rear struts and looked for the one listed in the FSM as having shorter body length, what I found was, even though the 2wd drive have a shorter body length, the overall length is almost the same. The only exception to this I found is the '85/'86 adjustale rear struts from a 4wd or RX, they are close to 1" shorter when set on the lowest setting. I also flipped my top mount over (this would take some upper fender mods to fit) and gained another 1 1/4" this allowed to cut less off my spring and maintain better handling through more travel. I did cut 1 coil off my spring, any more than this and the sring would be shorter than the extended length of the strut, which is bad. The combination of these three mods yielded 3"+ inches of lowering while maintaining near stock performance. KYB has the adjustable struts available, I just ordered a set but they don't have the collars, so you would need to source a set of original ones. BTW Brad:::You're wagon looks GOOD!!!

I have a '88 2wd auto with 80k miles. Let me know if all else fails...

Thanks Jay! 1 down, 2 to go...

Is there a write up on how to do this stuff? I found lots of info but nothing specific about where and how to plumb for the best performance. This will be on my '87 RX, I have a Saab 900 BPV, a turbo XS MBC and an Autometer boost gauge. Looking for the best place to plumb this stuff, if I need any additional parts and any helpful tips. Thanks

I was watching a movie a few nights ago on the Sci Fi channel about Aliens trying to ruin the ozone layer and during a chase scene, a full size blazer slid aounr a cound into a '83 EA81, just saw the front, couldn't tell what it was (other than wrecked!).

What's the advantage of new strut tops? Where are you getting yours? I found good prices at pickproparts. I'm ordering a set Monday for the RX.

New or used? reserve two sets for me.

Yeah my dealer siad "just use AFT, that's what we do" It is actually referred to as "liquid gold" I may have paid a bit more than market price but the service was incredible and i'm just glad to have a jug of the stuff.

The two with the broken off heads are very easy to remove. You need to start them with a small, sharp chisel and hammer and they will screw right out.

It's around $30, my dealer sucks and this was easy, didn't have to drive to NY...lol.

I got this contact from the excellent XT-6 site, www.xt6.net This dealer has the brushes and fluid in stock for the XT-6 cybrid steering. (My dealer didn't even know what an XT-6 was and didn't have a listing for steering parts or fluid, they said I would have to buy the whole pump for $775 and fill it with ATF---LOL) They were cordial and responsive to email and shipped my stuff quickly. I think these prices are good, I'm just glad to have this stuff: $40.06 Cybrid fluid $14.00 Brushes $12.00 Shipping Those are the Canadian prices, it was $54 total USD, should of bought this stuff 6 months ago (when the exchange rate was better!). ANTHONY'S SUBARU 2670 Highway 97 North, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 4J4 Sales: 250.861.6163 Service: 250.861.6166 Fax: 250.861.6159 sales@anthonys.ca

WOW! I love it, that thing looks biatchin'! How much to do mine?

Yep, check the battery, alternator and all the ground points. I've been reading that adding a few grounds really helps our cars as well.

I talked to the authority and maybe it's because he's working on an XT-6? They bolt directly on the RX and the cable is positioned reasonably well. I just need to work out the front cable and the connection to the rear cables.

I was wondering, the SX stuff seems like the way to go. Did you use retainer for the brake cables in the tunnel? How is the cable action doubling back like that, is it smooth and free?

I'm curious abut the swap you did, I serched but only found the 200SX thread. What year/model parts did you use, what mods/fab was needed, did you use the stock brake handle and how did you route the cables. Thanks!

I don't need an excuse...I'm in denial.

Those power steering pumps are a piece of cake to fix, usually they just need brushes, I just ordered a set, I can send the contact info if your interested.

Are you sure water came from both plug holes? If so, I vote for a intake manifold coolant passage leaking into the intake ports...

I have a torch, plasma, welder and sawzall.

Yep, it's an '87.5 Coupe. It's at my house and it's in good original condition. It's going to a good home with another board member tomorrow. Need any other info?

Not sure if you got this one for the database. JF2AG56B5HG808631

There is a part number on one of the momo dealer sites, I thought they were around 45 bucks. I bought a new momo hub, in the box off ebay a month ago for $9.95 and bought a momo hub, steering wheel and horn button with a nice subaru logo for $100 shipped, from germany.